Dear Brothers & Sisters -
I don't typically send out the text
or notes of talks I've given unless they've been requested. I feel to make an
exception in sharing with you the attached notes from my leadership meeting
talk from stake conference. I believe there is an urgent and ongoing need to
increase our use of and teaching from the Book of Mormon as a way to strengthen
faith and deepen conversion. In your review of the attached notes, I would
suggest you focus on the scriptures and teachings of the prophets. You are
welcome to share with other leaders as you feel to do so. I invite all leaders
to ponder ways that we might use The Book of Mormon in all of our teaching,
counseling and training activities.
For example:
- Members could be encouraged to use The Book of Mormon in Sacrament meeting talks.
- Home and Visiting teachers could prayerfully consider ways to use the Book of Mormon in teaching each family, especially those struggling with activity or other challenges.
- Leaders could encourage those they are counseling to read specific passages from the book.
- Teachers could be encouraged to use the Book of Mormon in all of their teaching.
- Prospective missionaries could be encouraged to read from it and to practice teaching others using it.
- Families could be invited to memorize passages from the Book of Mormon.
Many many other ideas could be
shared. No doubt you have many wonderful ideas for using this remarkable book.
I pray you will be guided in your
efforts to use the Book of Mormon as the Savior intends for us to use it.
Gratefully,
President Livingston
